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If you are coming home with no time to make dinner but suddenly remember you have some leftover rotisserie chicken, dinner is practically done. In no time, you will have a delicious chicken and stuffing casserole on the table that everyone will enjoy.
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and I’m sure you have a box of stuffing somewhere in the pantry. Rotisserie chicken and stuffing casserole are crunchy on the top, soft and gooey in the middle, and very satisfying.
Chicken casseroles are a great way to put dinner on the table. Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria) is a delicious classic, the Best Boneless Chicken Casseroleis easy and quick to make, and Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is comforting and easier to make than chicken pot pie!
“The full recipe with ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.”
How To Make Chicken and Stuffing Casserole?
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. This is a layered dish, so you have to prep the layers. First, we have to make the stuffing. In a small pot, boil the water and add the butter. When the butter has melted, remove the pot from heat and add the stuffing. Mix it carefully and place the lid for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and bell peppers.
- Now it’s time to start layering the casserole. For the first layer, place the shredded chicken in the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish.
- In the second layer, spoon the sauteed onion and bell peppersand the uncooked broccoli florets on top of the chicken.
- Prep the third layer: mix the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream and pour over the veggies.
- For the last layer, sprinkle the stuffing on top of the soup mixture and bake for 45min or until the stuffing is brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Can You Freeze Chicken and Stuffing Casserole?
You sure can. Assemble all the layers, wrap in a couple of layers of plastic wrap and one final layer of foil, and freeze for up to 4 months. You can also freeze the baked casserole. Just let it come to room temperature and then wrap it in plastic and foil, and freeze.
What To Serve with Chicken and Stuffing Casserole?
I like to serve a mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and for dessert, apple pie with vanilla ice cream or bananas foster. You can serve your favorite salad and dessert with this casserole, which is a complete meal all by itself.
Cooking Tips
- If you want to make this casserole ahead of time, you can assemble it and refrigerate it for up to two days before baking.
- When hydrating the stuffing, do not mix it too much, or it will become mushy.
- You can add all the veggies you want. Chopped carrots, green beans, and peas are also a good addition.
- If you want a cheesy casserole, add your favorite shredded cheese before adding the final stuffing layer.
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Yield: 6 SERVINGS
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
If you are coming home with no time to make dinner, but suddenly remember you have some leftover rotisserie chicken, dinner is practically done.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of water
- ¼ cup butter
- 1- 6 oz stuffing mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped orange or red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1- 10 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1- 10 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a small pot, bring water and butter to a boil. Once boiling, add the packet of stuffing and stir. Remove from heat, put the lid on for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the onion, celery, and bell pepper.
- Place shredded chicken in the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish
- Sprinkle the sauteed veggies and broccoli florets on top of the chicken
- In a small bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Pour this mixture carefully on top of the veggies
- Spoon the stuffing on top and bake for 45 mins or until brown and bubbly
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 387Total Fat: 19gCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 21g
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FAQs
ingredients
- 6 cups cubed bread.
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes.
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes.
- 1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes.
- 1⁄2 cup dried celery flakes.
- 1 teaspoon thyme.
- 1 teaspoon pepper.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sage.
Add the chicken, celeriac, parsnips and potatoes to the pan. Stir in the Marmite, add a good grinding of black pepper and stir to coat. Pour in the hot stock, bring to the boil, then turn the heat down to low. Crumple up and wet a piece of greaseproof paper, then open it out and place on top of the stew.
Do you put the stuffing in the chicken before cooking? ›
If stuffing whole poultry, the ingredients for the stuffing can be prepared ahead of time. Keep wet and dry ingredients separated and chill. Mix wet and dry ingredients just before putting stuffing into a casserole or filling the bird's cavity. Make sure the bird is loosely stuffed and cook immediately after stuffing.
What does stuffing go well with? ›
Stuffing mix often goes into bakes and casseroles, but it's equally delicious when made into stuffing balls. These stuffing bites use Italian sausage, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and chicken broth for flavor. Addictingly delicious and full of Thanksgiving flavors, these are the perfect party snack or appetizer.
Is stove top stuffing as good as homemade? ›
Also, the chicken Stove Top stuffing is the best. Stove Top makes a decent product for what it is: a pre-mixed, boxed stuffing mix. It's fine for a quick side dish, on a weeknight, or to use as a base for something more. But practically any homemade stuffing recipe will beat it, hands down.
Why put eggs in stuffing? ›
Broth: Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist without making it soggy. Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture. Water: You can add a few tablespoons of water, if you'd like, to achieve your desired consistency.
What is the key to making a good casserole? ›
- Choose the right baking dish. If you're all about the crunchy topping, use a shallow dish. ...
- Undercook your pasta. ...
- Drain your meat. ...
- Beware of mushy vegetables. ...
- Know your cheeses. ...
- Master the art of casserole assembly. ...
- Don't skip the topping. ...
- Make it now, but bake it later.
If you prefer a tender and moist result, covered baking will be the better option. If you're desiring a crispy exterior and bolder flavors, uncovered baking is best.
What thickens chicken casserole? ›
The three main thickening agents for gravies are flour, cornflour and arrowroot. The first two are normally used in savoury dishes while arrowroot tends to be used in sweet dishes – that said, arrowroot will work in a savoury dish as it has no flavour.
Why put onion in chicken cavity? ›
Veggies: large chunks of carrot and celery are laid down as a base for the chicken and yellow onion is stuffed inside the cavity of the bird to give it some extra flavor while roasting. The carrots and celery also soak up some of the delicious roasting juices and are perfect served right alongside the bird.
The chicken should not be stuffed until just before it is to be cooked, so that the risk of bacterial growth is reduced.
Is stuffing a chicken worth it? ›
If you've never done it before, roasting a whole chicken can be intimidating. But stuffing a chicken is an easy way to add tremendous flavour to the whole bird. Roasting a stuffed whole chicken is also an economical way to make dinner for a crowd, plus you can use leftovers for a chicken broth.
What is the difference between stuffing and filling food? ›
Although most people in America debate on whether the dish should be called stuffing or dressing the people of Pennsylvania call it filling. Essentially filling is the same as stuffing or dressing. The name suggests that it will fill something like stuffing does.
What's the difference between stuffing and filling? ›
It it's to be put inside an animal, it's stuffing. If it's to be put inside a whole vegetable, it also will be called stuffing, but may be called filling in some circ*mstances. If it's to be put inside anything else, it's filling. This is all style based, though - "stuffed ravioli" is a common idiocy.
What meat do you eat stuffing with? ›
Uses: Stuffing can be used to stuff a joint or bird or to top or stuff individual portions of meat such as pork or lamb chops or chicken breasts or it can be cooked separately from the joint or bird and served as an accompaniment to the meat.
What is stove top stuffing made of? ›
Stuffing is made with stale white bread, perhaps studded with bits of sausage or plump oysters, and stuffed inside a turkey. Dressing is made with cornbread, and is baked in a pan instead of inside the bird.
What does chicken stuffing contain? ›
Poultry stuffing often consists of breadcrumbs, onion, celery, spices, and herbs such as sage, combined with the giblets.
What are the ingredients in Kraft Stove Top Stuffing? ›
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ONIONS*, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF COOKED CHICKEN*, CARROTS*, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CELERY*, PARSLEY*, YEAST, SPICE, ...
What is stove top stuffing mix? ›
It is a quick cooking ("instant") stuffing that is available in supermarkets. Unlike traditional stuffing, Stove Top can be prepared on the stove, in a pot, and can also be prepared in a microwave oven. It is used as a side dish for meals as well as a medium in which some meats (pork, chicken) can be baked.
